DRC-Rwanda peace process enters new phase with push for Independent Verification
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are moving toward creating a mechanism to verify compliance with their U.S.-backed...
Africa wants more girls in Tech, but digital divide slows progress
African governments and education partners are pushing for greater participation of girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)...
Burundi plans to recruit 5,000 teachers as schools grapple with staff shortages
Burundi plans to recruit 5,000 teachers during the 2026-2027 fiscal year as the government seeks to ease staffing shortages...
DR Congo, Rwanda report progress at Geneva security talks under Washington Peace Accord
Officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda reported progress on key security commitments during a meeting in...
EAC unveils new migration framework to protect workers and ease Cross-Border employment
East African Community ministers have approved a regional migration action plan aimed at improving labour mobility, protecting migrant workers...
Burundi Court to rule within two months on CNL leadership dispute
Burundi's Supreme Court on Thursday reserved judgment in a closely watched case that will determine who legally leads the...
Burundi’s Karate boom continues with historic 49-Medal performance
Burundi finished third at the 16th Central African Karate Championships after winning a record 49 medals during the regional...
Russia courts AU Chair Burundi as Lavrov, Ndayishimiye hold talks on cooperation and regional security
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met President Évariste Ndayishimiye on Friday during a visit to Burundi that underscored Moscow's...
New Rwanda-Tanzania Payment Pilot could transform trade across East Africa
Rwanda and Tanzania are emerging as the first testing ground for the East African Community's ambition to build a...
East Africa seeks bigger role for Kiswahili in Artificial Intelligence
Regional lawmakers warn low-resource languages risk being left behind as artificial intelligence reshapes communication, education and public services.The East...
Zimbabwe enacts sweeping Constitutional changes, extending Mnangagwa’s time in office
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law sweeping constitutional amendments that extend his presidency by two years to...
Ndayishimiye calls for Dialogue, Unity during talks with Congolese opposition
Évariste Ndayishimiye, the current chairperson of the African Union, on Monday hosted a delegation of opposition political leaders and...
